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No matter what stage of life, we are all subject to the stress of our modern world, and it is how we cope with distress that decides our social and emotional well being. I believe that if you can alter your thinking and preconceptions you can alter your self-experience. As a Clinical Psychologist for over 30 years, my role is to provide a safe environment to navigate clients in a creative self-discovery process. Self-expression with validation allows for the growth of confidence and reduction of self-defeating behaviors. As a team we can create coping skills that are the key to success.

When life becomes challenging, therapy can be a useful tool to help establish resolutions that bring balance and happiness back into your life. My passion is to help clients make informed healthy decisions about themselves and their relationships enabling them to forge ahead, create change and build a promising future. By creating a safe therapeutic environment, I work collaboratively with my clients suffering from a myriad of symptoms.

The benefits of therapy have everything to do with the connection between client and therapist. As a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I work hard to create an atmosphere where clients can comfortably explore difficulties and concerns in their lives and with their loves. My approach to working with individuals, couples and families is focused on maintaining an empathetic, non-judgemental environment, with much attention paid to sustainable solutions in support of the client's goals.

I believe that each of my patients is unique. I treat my patients with care and respect and help them to resolve their issues. If necessary, I have a network of respected professionals who can also make themselves available to my patients.

Often, the decision to seek professional help for oneself or a loved one is not an easy one but one that reaps tremendous rewards. I take a holistic approach to my work and believe that capitalizing on a client's strengths is a significant component to successful treatment, as is the therapeutic relationship and trust that one has with their therapist. I work collaboratively with other professionals who may be involved, such as school personnel, psychiatrists, and medical doctors, especially if medication is involved.

For over 30 years I've treated adolescents and adults who experience anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and problems with eating. Additionally, I work with couples improving their communication skills, as well as the difficulty dealing with divorce. Working with individuals as well as groups, I assist them with the challenges of parenting.

For years I've helped women with their relationships, exploring the often unnoticed emotions and circumstances that can derail even the most fulfilled lives. Recently I've focused on our relationship with our pets. As a certified Pet Loss Grief Specialist, I find my clients are overwhelmed by the illness or death of their companion animals, and by the extent of their grief. Many clients are surprised by the depth of the bond they have or had with their pets. Often, friends and family don't understand or honor their pain, and it is my job to help them process their grief knowledgeably and in a safe and loving environment.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Westport, CT. I work with adolescents, adults, and families, and also provide training and consultation to other professionals and the community. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders (including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)), impulsive behaviors, relationship problems, and mood disorders. I believe in providing only the highest standard of mental health care for psychological disorders-- evidence-based treatments-- and strive to combine the science of research-based therapy with warmth, care, and empathy.

Often people reach out for therapy at a time in their lives when they are in transition and ready to make changes that will better themselves. Patterns of negative thinking and self-sabotaging behaviors can make you feel stuck and often can get in the way of living your best possible life. My goal is to help you understand the root of your anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self-image issues and/or trauma and to work through these problems so that you can become 'unstuck' and move forward in a more positive, self-freeing and fulfilling direction.

As a marriage and family therapist, I employ a strength based approach in guiding individuals, couples, and families in sorting out current difficulties and making changes in their lives.

My approach to therapy is holistic and integrative, combining standard evidence-based therapies (e.g., CBT & DBT) with alternative practices (e.g., energy psychology, breath work, mindfulness & meditation). Treatment is collaborative in nature and tailored to your needs. Together we will develop a targeted plan that provides immediate relief from your present symptoms and creates opportunities for deep healing and lasting change.

Life can be challenging and sometimes we feel overwhelmed and lost. My strength is in helping people navigate through their challenges and find "their" good life.

Ready to punch the next person who says “Everything happens for a reason” or “Time heals all wounds”? You know that none of us make it to adulthood without experiencing loss. Everyone is grieving something. But it doesn't stop the crushing weight in your chest first thing in the morning. It also feels like snapping at your kids when you don’t mean to, being extra clumsy, exhausted, numb, or nursing a pervasive brain fog. The grief comes in waves; battering you, crashing into you, knocking you breathless to your knees. You may not see how yet but you will get through this, and I’m here as your guide and support along the way.

Are you feeling lost and isolated in this rapidly changing societal landscape? I can relate. I am a Storyteller/Clarity Coach and student of esoteric wisdom, ancient philosophy and the modern self-help movement. I see spiritual awakening and personal transformation as a science, a process with a definite result if you put in the work. Think of it like the gym, if you go every day you get results. The same is true for overcoming mental blocks, spiritual awakening, inner healing, finding your true calling, forming or breaking a habit and designing your best life. But it is not mysterious; it is a process with predictable outcomes.

I believe that trust is the cornerstone of every meaningful therapeutic relationship, and my goal is to make you feel safe, relaxed and supported from the moment you send that first email to inquire about our first session. I know that reaching out to a new therapist or even seeking therapy for the first time can seem daunting, but I truly believe that it can be the best form of self-care. Our mental health is the key to our happiness. My style is warm, empathetic and nurturing, but I will work with you to create tactical and personalized strategies, equipping you with tools to grow and connect with your most authentic self.

Psychotherapy gives you the opportunity to establish a healing relationship in which you can become aware of your strengths and challenges in a safe space in order to recognize the changes you want to make in your life and appreciate the qualities that are worth holding onto. Quite simply, it is a process of taking ownership of your own life. To help you do so, I provide a respectful, collaborative, and kind listening space. For me, it is most important that you feel that you are the expert in your life. I have found that this type of experience helps my clients enjoy a better quality of life and experience relief from distress.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS for TELEHEALTH. I'm a LCSW and owner of Rising Up Counseling, LLC in Wallingford. Therapy can be a difficult first step but I strive to make sessions a safe and secure experience so that true healing can happen. I have over 17 years of experience in the healthcare field working with children, adolescents and adults. My experience is in helping people of ALL ages who struggle with anxiety, grief, depression, interpersonal relationships, bullying, postpartum, life transitions or other life stressors. I'm skilled in CBT, DBT, anger management as well as life coaching strategies and concepts of positive psychology.